Etymology

rak'a

Today it means: A sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat). Full definition →

Arabic رَكْعَة
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromرَكْعَة
  2. Arabic · borrowed fromرَكْعَة
  3. English todayrak'a

Borrowed from Arabic رَكْعَة (rakʕa).

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